Double murder and suicide shock Brownfield community
A Brownfield man 49 year-old George Flores killed Amy Garza Howard 29 and 16 year-old Ricco Molina with a 30-30 rifle then died from a self inflicted gunshot near Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Investigators recovered shells and the firearm and continue to probe whether the weapon matches the scene. Howard's five children were placed with relatives as autopsies were completed and funeral services were scheduled for Flores and Molina.
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Terry County
Doug Ryburn
Brownfield
George Flores
Amy Garza Howard
West Lake Street
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Ricco Molina
Molina
Bill Avera
Cook
Flores
Howard
Rio Grande City
St. Anthony's Catholic Church
Brownfield Church of Christ
Weapons in the News and Texas Gun Rules
Paper n Ink discusses the ethics of past and future weapons and the atomic bombings, then shifts to Texans gaining gun rights with permits and training. Brownfield imposes citywide weapon bans in public buildings, schools, courthouses, and alcohol venues, detailing restrictions and penalties.
Brownfield High and Union School raise state concern
The Ava lanche-Journal reports Brownfield High School received a low TAAS performance rating while Union School was placed on a warmed status by Texas Education Commissioner Mike Moses. Brownfield’s principal cites less than 25 percent economically disadvantaged students passing math, with about 90 percent passing writing and 50 percent passing reading. Remedial math retesting is planned this fall plus extra classes for upcoming sophomores.
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Avalanche-Journal
Brownfield High School
Union School
Texas Educational
Mike Moses
BHS
Carey White
TAAS
White
Brownfield Council Rejects City Handgun Instruction Plan
Brownfield City Council declined to pursue an instructional center for handguns in city buildings amid debates over concealed weapons. Police Chief Bill Avera warned upgrades at the firing range and constant instructor presence could create liabilities outweighing potential benefits. He cited duties of Assistant Police Chief Roy Rice and concerns about employee carry on duty.
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Brownfield
State of Texas
Bill Avera
Avera
Roy Rice
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Truman
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